Hey thanks to the decent guys on this forum. I started this thread to share my build with you all. Undertaking this build was fun and a big investment, but worth it in my opinion. So some guy comes along and gives his view and even if I don't agree with him, it's no big deal. When I started, nobody had made a DSG hold much torque. I was told it couldn't, so I decided to set out on a science experiment. I worked with Further Performance locally (Tristan and Mike and others working there). I started with C2 and later on, Jeff at UM did the software and custom tuning. The car has turned into a flame spitting monster that is a blast to drive.
This so called waste of time (as the tool put it) has been to SoWo, H2Oi twice and Wookies in the Woods as well as many other events and successfully shown what is possible with some great builders and tuners putting their talents to work. Putting 654HP to the wheels and through the DSG is not trivial and I believe the team that made it, did it first. And that took some R&D. I'd happily share anything that was learned with anybody who wants to know. And anybody that knows me, knows that I let others drive it. I let my buddy drive it 3000 miles this year to H2Oi because I couldn't make it. I don't baby it, it's not some trailer queen. You can jump in, turn the key and just drive, while having the ability to kill supercars. In a VW hatchback. It's done 10000 miles like that, quite reliably. And can get 24 MPG on a road trip. Again, testament to the team that made it.
It's no more a waste of money than any other personal endeavor we undertake to fulfill a dream. Real car guys only stop spending money on their cars when they have none left, not because it's a sound financial investment. I'd do it again with another car I'm sure. So some dick coming along and giving his opinion makes no difference at all. I'm not here to share it with him, I'm here to share it with the awesome R32 guys who actually love these cars. I met a bunch of them at various events, especially WiTW and I look forward to more next year.
Thanks for your support. When I get a chance, I will shoot some vids. I'm usually lazy about it, but I'll get to it soon enough. But if any of you make it to WiTW in 2013, I'd be happy to take you for a spin.
Cheers!
